Must-Reads
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An attorney work stoppage in Massachusetts has crippled courts
Boston Globe
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Republic Services, Teamsters trade jabs as trash strike continues in Mass.
NBC Boston
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Immigration restrictions on Head Start ‘deeply threaten’ program’s work, state leader says
Boston Globe
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Cannabis social equity training program back on after a year-long pause
Commonwealth Magazine
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These towns are still out of compliance with housing law as deadline looms
MassLive
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‘He should be here with us’: Protesters demand police accountability in death of Haverhill man
Boston Globe
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Republicans running for governor of Massachusetts tap business connections for cash
Boston Herald
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EMS is not classified as an essential service in Massachusetts. State Rep. Leigh Davis wants to change that
The Berkshire Eagle
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Bannon warns GOP could lose 40 House seats over Epstein files
The Hill
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It’s No Bluff: The Tariff Rate Is Soaring Under Trump
New York Times
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New Medicaid work rules put states in a bind
Axios
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Zohran Mamdani’s campaign proposes free childcare. Is it finally a winning policy?
The Guardian
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US manufacturers are stuck in a rut despite subsidies from Biden and protection from Trump
The Associated Press (AP)
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‘Beautiful’ or ‘Ugly,’ Trump’s big bill shapes the battle for House control in 2026 midterms
The Associated Press (AP)
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Welcome to the era of Trump-branded globalism.
The Bulwark
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Eight Dirty Tricks Hiding In Trump’s Tax Bill
The Lever
Today on Beacon Hill
Joint Committee on Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure: Committee Hearing
Joint Committee on Public Health: Committee Hearing
Board of Registration of Massage Therapy Public Hearing
House Informal Session
Senate Informal Session
Joint Committee on Public Health: Committee Hearing
Department of Public Utilities Hearing
Quote of the Day
““The Democratic Party needs new leaders and big ideas. We need a box of fresh crayons. I use that term ‘box of fresh crayons’ deliberately — like a lot of different stripes of political belief, but a shared belief that we need much more vigorous debate about ideas, and we need much more appetite to challenge the status quo because the status quo is putting this party on a trajectory to a permanent minority in this country"”
News by Category
Beltway Politics
Business
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‘From something that was terrible’ to amazing: Foundations step up as federal government cancels grants
Boston Globe
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Elon Musk is bringing broadband to Congo — right after ravaging its health care
Boston Globe
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Open Newbury kicks off summer series to last through September
Boston Herald
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As Springfield considers a food hall, it looks to the success of a Worcester marketplace
MassLive
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‘It’s kind of immeasurably bad news’: Bostonians face economic uncertainty as Trump proposes 30 percent tariffs on Mexico, EU
Boston Globe
Civil Rights
Education
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Crunch time for the schools
MASSterList
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Who were the highest paid MA employees in 2024? Top earner made over $1.8 million
Worcester Telegram
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Plymouth School Committee Explores Outsourcing Food Service Administration
South Shore News
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How a pause in federal education grants will impact Chelsea public schools
WBUR
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Worcester Mayor says Trump fund freeze could cost 20 school jobs
MassLive
Environment
Health Care
Housing
Human Services
Immigration
Judiciary
Labor
Local Government
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Mayor Mitchell announces austerity measures, punches back at Council
The New Bedford Light
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WMass communities brace for weather, climate effects with hazard plans
MassLive
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New Springfield courthouse not coming soon enough for employees
MassLive
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Somerville elections: More Ballantyne support; Strezo and Clingan on labor; Wheeler launches
Cambridge Day
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North Attleboro's Mark Gould named new Norton town manager
The Sun Chronicle
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Council President Salem Derby to take the helm as Easthampton mayor
Gazette Net
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Speakers deride current system of government, see need for mayor in Amherst
Gazette Net
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Worcester's annual Latin American Festival canceled this year
WGBH
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Boston Convention Center renamed to honor former Mayor Tom Menino: "A significant moment for the city"
CBS News
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Pols & Politics: Ex-Boston City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson’s photo taken down … a week after her exit
Boston Herald
Politics
Public Health
Public Safety
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The latest alleged law enforcement misconduct in Mass, July 6-12
The Mass Dump
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Editorial: A newcomer State Police head looks to salvage his agency’s reputation
Boston Globe
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Family demands answers on Haverhill man’s death following ‘struggle’ with police
Boston Herald
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Boston Police Commissioner taking heat for remarks on Karen Read case
Boston Herald
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Boston’s broken sidewalks are a challenge for people with mobility aids
Boston Globe
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9 dead, more than 30 injured in fire at Fall River senior living facility, officials say
Boston Globe
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Protesters outraged as they call for justice for man who died at hands of police
The Eagle Tribune
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9 dead, 30 injured in Fall River assisted living facility fire
WBUR
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ATF won't return banned trigger devices to gun owners
The Eagle Tribune
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Art with a message: Main South installation aims to promote pedestrian safety
Worcester Telegram
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Nine deaths in fire at Fall River assisted living facility
WGBH
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Essex DA requests public’s videos to aid investigation into police custody death
MassLive
Transportation
Utilities
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Town Reaches $10.5 Million Settlement With GE Vernova Over Vineyard Wind Blade Failure
nantucketcurrent
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Boston City Councilors, Secretary of State urge company to resolve trash strike
Boston Herald
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Massachusetts trash strike: Greater Boston leaders say Republic Services is failing
Boston Herald
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Nantucket group slams island for reaching $10.5M ‘sweetheart deal’ in wind farm crisis
Boston Herald
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Talgo: Louisiana’s energy strategy shows the way
Boston Herald
Press Releases
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Reps. Lynch and Waters Announce Anti-Crypto Corruption Week
Office of Congressman Stephen Lynch
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Moulton Celebrates GE Aerospace-Local 201 Agreement to Keep Good Jobs in Lynn
Office of Congressman Seth Moulton
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City Council Backs Legislation to End Debt-Based Driver's License Suspensions
City of Boston
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ICYMI: In Joint CBS Interview, Warren, Sheehy Highlight Bipartisan Fight For Military’s Right to Repair Its Own Equipment
Office of Sen. Elizabeth Warren
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NFIB Asked the Governor to Veto a New Mandate in the FY26 Budget; and Healey Obliged
National Federation of Independent Business, Mass.
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Governor Healey Appoints Dr. Kiame Mahaniah as Health and Human Services Secretary
Mass. Executive Office of Health and Human Services
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AG Campbell Blocks Returns And Sales of Machine Gun Conversion Devices In Massachusetts
Office of Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell
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Drought Conditions Improve in Cape & Islands Regions
Mass. Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, Drought Management Task Force
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Governor Healey Issues Statement on Tragic Fall River Fire
Office of Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll